FUEL THE FUTURE: Senior Quality & Technical Manager
Works With: Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Commercial Teams
Employment Eligibility: Must have full right to work in the UK
PRICE — our core virtues
Progress – We embrace growth, learning, and continuous improvement
Resilience – Challenges don’t stop us; they push us to be better
Intensity – We move fast and execute with passion and purpose
Consistency – Greatness comes from showing up every day
Entrepreneurialism – We take ownership, think outside the box, and find solutions
About PerfectTed
PerfectTed is looking for a Senior Quality & Technical Manager – a calm, detail-obsessed operator who will own quality, safety, and compliance across our full product range.
As the UK’s fastest-growing energy drink brand and Europe’s leading matcha company, PerfectTed is redefining what energy should feel like: clean, matcha-powered focus with no crashes and no junk.
In this role, you’ll be the guardian of trust in every can and every sachet. You’ll lead our technical function, manage one direct report, and build the systems and standards that will future-proof PerfectTed as we continue to scale at speed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on quality, safety, and legality across our full product portfolio
Own compliance with BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, and UK/EU regulations
Ensure every product and ingredient meets the highest standards of consumer trust
Act as the senior technical contact with manufacturers and suppliers
Drive issue resolution, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement
Maintain up-to-date product specifications, supplier approvals, and quality requirements
Lead investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints
Escalate potential food safety issues and drive swift, effective resolution
Build robust systems to prevent issues before they arise
Manage, mentor, and develop one direct report
Set the technical standards and ways of working for the function
Grow the team’s capability as PerfectTed scales
Provide senior technical input during NPD, flagging safety, quality, and processing risks early
Build systems and processes that scale with a fast-growing business
Raise the bar on technical standards across the company
Requirements
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing or technical environment
Strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, and UK/EU food legislation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive approach to quality and risk management
Full right to work in the UK
Nice-to-Haves
Experience in beverage manufacturing or FMCG brands
Exposure to startup or high-growth environments
Auditing qualifications or training in advanced food safety standards
The Ideal Candidate Is
Calm, thorough, and unflappable under pressure
Obsessed with quality and detail, with a “right first time” mindset
A confident leader who lifts the people around them
Excited to build systems that scale and raise standards across the business
What We Offer
Competitive salary + EMI options scheme
A stunning office at the Tea Building, shared with inspiring, high-performing people
The chance to shape the future of energy drinks while protecting consumer trust
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